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How South Koreans Feel About North Korean Threats

How South Koreans Feel About North Korean Threats

Despite the efforts of Kim Jong Un to ramp up fear, it appears South Koreans have become increasingly less emotionally affected by Pyongyang’s provocations.

How South Koreans Feel About North Korean Threats
Steve Chung
Steve Chung March 10, 2013
Kim Jong Un Focuses Visit Schedule On Military

Kim Jong Un Focuses Visit Schedule On Military

Kim Jong Un doesn't seem to care about anyone else but Pyongyangites and military men. What does that mean for the regime?

Kim Jong Un Focuses Visit Schedule On Military
NK News
NK News February 22, 2013
Sino-North Korean Trade at Record High Despite Beijing Criticism

Sino-North Korean Trade at Record High Despite Beijing Criticism

While China uses its public voice to openly criticize North Korea's nuclear test, behind-the-scenes trade is at a record high.

Sino-North Korean Trade at Record High Despite Beijing Criticism
Luke Herman
Luke Herman February 14, 2013
Why A Third Nuclear Test Might Not Be As Imminent As You Think

Why A Third Nuclear Test Might Not Be As Imminent As You Think

A close look at North Korean media output suggests a nuclear test might not be as imminent as you would think.

Why A Third Nuclear Test Might Not Be As Imminent As You Think
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 8, 2013
South Korean Rocket Launch Heightens Peninsula Tensions

South Korean Rocket Launch Heightens Peninsula Tensions

Recent South Korean satellite launch does nothing to dampen increasing tensions

South Korean Rocket Launch Heightens Peninsula Tensions
Andrew J. Futter
Andrew J. Futter February 5, 2013
The Women Of North Korea: Icons, Heroines & Power Players

The Women Of North Korea: Icons, Heroines & Power Players

Are the women we identify as prominent within the DPRK just as meaningful to ordinary North Koreans?

The Women Of North Korea: Icons, Heroines & Power Players
Gianluca Spezza
Gianluca Spezza January 30, 2013
NK Leadership Chess: 2012 Year-in-Review

NK Leadership Chess: 2012 Year-in-Review

2012 was a major success for Pyongyang, with Kim Jong Un successfully taking on all of the positions formerly held by his father

NK Leadership Chess: 2012 Year-in-Review
Luke Herman
Luke Herman January 7, 2013
How North Korean Media Propagandizes Its Rocket Launches

How North Korean Media Propagandizes Its Rocket Launches

Although North Korean media appears to have gone into overdrive following today's satellite launch success, a look back at previous launches showcases extremely similar patterns.

How North Korean Media Propagandizes Its Rocket Launches
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 12, 2012
The top ten most bizarre rumours to spread about North Korea

The top ten most bizarre rumours to spread about North Korea

From unicorns, to assassination attempts. Andray Abrahamian of Choson Exchange takes us through some of the more popular rumours on the DPRK

The top ten most bizarre rumours to spread about North Korea
Andray Abrahamian
Andray Abrahamian December 6, 2012
Understanding North Korea’s Next Satellite Launch

Understanding North Korea’s Next Satellite Launch

This time the launch is Nothing To Do With Issues Outside of The Korean Peninsula

Understanding North Korea’s Next Satellite Launch
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 1, 2012